Evidence for disruption of diurnal salivary cortisol rhythm in childhood obesity: relationships with anthropometry, puberty and physical activity

Evidence for disruption of diurnal salivary cortisol rhythm in childhood obesity: relationships with anthropometry, puberty and physical activity

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to examine the characteristics of diurnal cortisol rhythm in childhood obesity and its relationships with anthropometry, pubertal stage and physical activity. Methods Thirty-five children with obesity (median age: 11.80[interquartile range 10.30, 13.30]...

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Main Authors: Ting Yu, Wei Zhou, Su Wu, Qianqi Liu, Xiaonan Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Cortisol
Circadian rhythm
Childhood obesity
Puberty
Physical activity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-020-02274-8

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